Shigeo Nagashima, Japanese baseball legend with ties to the Dodgers, dies at 89

Legendary Yomiuri Giants player and manager Shigeo Nagashima passed away at the age of 89 due to pneumonia, as confirmed by his former team. Nagashima, a third baseman from 1958 to 1974, helped the Giants secure 11 Japan Series titles and retired with impressive stats, including a .305 batting average and 2,471 hits. His passing was mourned by fans and players alike, including Shohei Ohtani, while the Dodgers paid tribute to Nagashima, acknowledging his significant impact on Japanese baseball and his enduring relationship with the team.

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